How much does a FRONTDoor franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $125,375–$465,770, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do FRONTDoor franchise owners make?

FRONTDoor discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a FRONTDoor franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. FRONTDoor scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a FRONTDoor franchise

Last-Mile Delivery/Logistics Franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$125,375–$465,770

Total fees

10% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is FRONTDoor worth it? How it compares to 134 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	10% of sales	steeper than 77% of other franchises franchises
Startup cost	from $125,375	about average (median $130,000)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 1.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

No financial performance representations made. Franchisor explicitly disclaims any past/future financial performance claims by franchisor or agents.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero terminations/closures in 2024; one transfer; modest 4.5% net growth 2023-2024.

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FRONTDoor franchise — frequently asked

How much does a FRONTDoor franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $125,375–$465,770, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do FRONTDoor franchise owners make?: FRONTDoor discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the FRONTDoor franchise failure rate?: Zero terminations/closures in 2024; one transfer; modest 4.5% net growth 2023-2024.
Is a FRONTDoor franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. FRONTDoor scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35065-202511-02 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with FRONTDoor or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.